The Shrewsbury Arms Hotel, Rugeley

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Date:1900 - 1915 (c.)

Description:A postcard view of the Shrewsbury Arms Hotel on Market Place, formerly The Talbot, which figured prominently in the trial of William Palmer. In later years the building became known as 'The Shrew'.

This postcard was published by Woods, Stationers of Rugeley. Over the years Woods were based in several locations around Rugeley and ceased trading in 1958.


Timeline

The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.

1900s
Dr Palmer's House, Rugeley
Dr Palmer's House, Rugeley

Dr. William Palmer, born in Rugeley on 6th August 1824, was hanged at Stafford 14th ...

1920s
Annie Hart, Rugeley
Annie Hart, Rugeley

Annie was born in Burton on Trent and then moved to Garden Street, Stafford and ...

1940s
Town Hall and Market Hall, Rugeley
Town Hall and Market Hall, Rugeley

A postcard view taken in Anson Street, Rugeley, with the Town Hall and Market Hall ...

1950s
The Perry School of Dance, Rugeley
The Perry School of Dance, Rugeley

Pictured are the front and back pages from a programme for the Perry School of Dance’s ...

1970s
Market Street, Rugeley
Market Street, Rugeley

This view of delivery lorries in Market Street looks south towards the Market Square ...

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Creators: Miss Dorothy Roberts - Contributor

Donor ref:BM-DR-54 (192/35416)

Source: Mr Bob Metcalfe

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